The performance test is a horde mode with an increased number of waves for each of the 7 levels. Before each wave, you can plug in to the access point to switch up your loadout. There’s a restriction on the amount of available memory and the choice of functions is limited to a mere handful, but if you know how to use them that shouldn’t pose as too much of a quandary.
There’s no timer so pick a loadout you feel would serve up the biggest helping of whoop ass. You may prefer to upgrade an active function for a high cost, super-powered attack or you could opt for more active functions that can be used in tandem to backstab and combo for extra damage and allow for more versatility.
There’s no right or wrong answer here as it’s a matter of preference and what you feel comfortable with. As long as you manage to eradicate each wave of the Process, you’ll pass.
As you advance through the tests the memory capacity and number of functions available to you will increase allowing for more choice, but the enemies will inevitably get harder and will spawn in greater numbers so tweak your loadout accordingly.
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